Sawako Y.

We came to Joey Bellevue last weekend for lunch. We were led to high tops, but the lower tables with more light would've probably been better for lunchtime. The prices were also a bit high and service was on the slower side, but the food was good. I ordered the Yellowfin Tuna Salad and asked to have the yellowfin tuna swapped for ahi tuna poke, which they kindly accommodated. It had a little too much sauce on it, so I ended up not using any of the dressing. My bf ordered the same but as is and the seared yellowfin tuna was nice, too. Perhaps, it's a better option for happy hour / dinnertime.

Derek W.

I had patronized JOEY Southcenter not once, but twice in a span of two months about three years ago, and on my recent trip to Puget Sound, an opportunity arose when I was invited for some drinks and appetizers at JOEY, but in Bellevue. I wasn't familiar with the area and hadn't done my homework beforehand, so I had to devise a debatably unorthodox approach to hunt for parking. I was in the passenger seat and hopped onto Yelp to search reviews for the word "parking". From there, I discerned there had to be a parking garage, but couldn't tell where that parking garage was. I got out of the car and went inside JOEY to ask the hostess about parking; she mentioned there was a parking garage directly underneath the restaurant. There, we would be given a ticket upon entry, and they could validate our ticket afterwards. I then had to find a parking garage, but the only one I could find was between 13 Coins and Wendy's. I couldn't tell where exactly that parking garage was after the entrance ramp, but I told my groupmates to park at that garage. Luckily, it was the right one; I almost thought Hyatt had their own parking garage elsewhere in Bellevue Place, but when a quick Google search revealed that JOEY Bellevue was a part of Bellevue Place, I was more confident that was the parking garage the hostess was referring to in the previous paragraph. We had arrived and sat at a table closer to the rear of the restaurant. The servers were a little slow with the low level of activity going on that afternoon, but at least it did give us ample time to decide what to get. Happy Hour was in effect, and although one of my groupmates thought the Happy Hour prices would only be honored at the bar, our server indicated we didn't have to move there to be eligible for the discounted pricing. Each of us chose an appetizer to share with the rest of the group. We ordered the Truffle Parmesan Fries, Korean Fried Cauliflower, Bang Bang Chicken, and the Szechuan Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, and not one bad bite was had. However, I felt the portion sizes of their dishes, especially the Korean Fried Cauliflower and Bang Bang Chicken, were not proportional to the extra-orbitant price tags. And yes, extra-orbitant was a deliberate typo; regardless of what you'll be ordering, you can expect to spend no less than an arm and a leg there. But wow, all the food was really that good! My favorite was the Szechuan Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, and I'm not saying that just because that was my choice lol! The sweet soy ginger glaze supplemented by the spicy aioli felt like a match made in heaven! However, I found it odd that the Happy Hour menu only mentioned shrimp, but not chicken. This caused a little mishap in service to the point where I almost thought the server was maneuvering a manipulative tactic to overcharge us for a lesser expensive item; the server initially thought I said chicken when I wanted the shrimp to get the Happy Hour price. While not as egregiously deleterious to the wallet, I'd still propose this interaction as an avenue for a training opportunity. The Zip Margarita, while tasty, was quite unexpected for me. First, I didn't expect there to be so much crushed ice that if I wanted to take a normal sip, I'd have to be chewing a good amount of crushed ice. Secondly, I wasn't expecting a great deal of salt about the circumference of the cup akin to tajin seasoning in an agua fresca. We went on a Wednesday*, which I was a little surprised I didn't see anything regarding a Wine Down Wednesday; I recalled that used to be a thing there, but perhaps is prevalent no more at JOEY? If that's the case, that would defeat the purpose of having a wall of wines inside this restaurant. The servers provided good service overall, but not good enough to warrant my inquiring of their names. I know I shouldn't be extrapolating in my hypotheses, but I also recall the Wednesday team at Southcenter performing at an inferior level to the Tuesday team there, so it makes me wonder how much better service could have been had we gone the previous day. If anything, I did appreciate how our server made a conscientious effort to snap a good quality photo of us in spite of the inconsistent lighting inside. However, take note that you might have to wait several minutes before you can see a hostess at the front desk. Overall, my experience at JOEY Bellevue was superior enough to earn holistically good marks from yours truly, but I still believe they have room for improvement in the FOH to ensure the level of service can be commensurate to the numbers by each line item of their menu. After my second visit to Southcenter, I had nixed plans to propose JOEY as a good location in SoCal for drinks and light bites, but for now, I am un-nixing them. I can now recommend one of their five locations in the Golden State, but my going to even one of them is a much different story. * My visit was back in November; I took a hiatus from posting reviews, hence the fashionably late post.

Alexandra S.

It's always a great time at Joey, and the food always hits! But this visit was especially memorable because of our server, Miranda. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and was so friendly, fun, and thoughtful throughout the entire evening. She truly made us feel so well taken care of and made our Friday night extra special. If you get Miranda as your server, you're in great hands! Thank you so much, Miranda, for making our night one to remember. We can't wait to come back!:)

Ciara W.

Joey in Bellevue is one of my go-to spots for happy hour and group dinners. The vibe is always fun and lively, which makes it a great place to meet up with friends or celebrate something. It is a little on the expensive side, but the atmosphere and overall experience make it worth it when you're in the mood for a nicer night out. The food has always tasted really good in my experience, and there are a lot of options so it's easy to find something everyone likes. Drinks are great too, especially during happy hour. Service has been good the last few times I've gone, although I have heard it can be a little hit or miss at the Bellevue location depending on how busy it is. One nice perk is that they validate parking (I believe up to 2 hours), which is really helpful since parking in Bellevue can be tricky. Overall, a solid spot for good food, good drinks, and good vibes, especially if you're going with a group.

The slushed drinks in the happy hour menu are very good and the Hummus is far and away the BEST I have had!!

Sarah H.

I grabbed dinner here with 2 friends and it was great! It was busy but we were sat within 10ish minutes. They also offer sparkling wine while you wait. The fish tacos were interested because they were small fish cut into triangles and fried but they were good! I loved the dipping sauce. I liked that you can change meals to be gluten free too!

Tylee W.

I would always go to the JOEY locations in Los Angeles so I was so excited we were dining here. Unfortunately, it was not a good experience. We had two tables of about 6 people. We put in a order for our drinks immediately and the other table got their drinks in a reasonable time. Our table got our drinks 45 minutes later... and we were missing one. I asked if I could order a lychee martini since I saw a lychee drink on the menu, the waitress informed me they could do a non traditional version which I was more than fine with! When the other drinks were finally brought over (after 45 minutes), I asked where mine was and she told me she meant to tell me they ran out of the lychee syrup needed. That would have been nice to know 45 minutes ago so I did not have to wait another 30 for my new drink.... We were sat around 7:30pm and I did not get the drink until 9:10. That was very upsetting especially after already waiting a long time for a drink. Food took a little longer as well but I understand that it was a larger party.

Helen O.

We were in Seattle and we went for lunch with our friends. We had the dumplings and they are not like the Asian dumplings that are plump and full and flavorful. My friends had the Szechuan chicken with lettuce wrap and they liked it so did my granddaughter. I had the Baja fish taco with beet salad. The salad wasn't that bad but the fish taco wasn't like the Mexican fish taco. The fish was a little on the small side and the breading was a little hard. It didn't had the usual onions and cilantro and lettuce. It had lettuce, cilantro and pieces of radishes. There were 2 tacos and a sauce not the usual salsa with tomatoes and onions and chile.

Ami S.

We were in the area and decided to go for dinner. We didn't have any reservations so we sat at the bar ( open seating) glad there were 2 seats available. Great decor and lively atmosphere. We ordered their signature Martinis and yes they were delicious. Best Martini in a long time. We ordered their miso mushrooms which were like a stew , didn't think they would be that wet. But taste wise not bad. Main course I ordered their miso mushroom's Spaghetti Pomodoro for the veg option. It was ok not that out of the world for the price. Second dish was the sushi. Overall a fun place but on the pricey side. Would go back but for a special night. Or go for the happy hour.

Albina N.

Food was amazing!! Service is good!! Atmosphere was perfect on terrace thank you !!!!

Sara S.

We had good service and yummy food. We managed to get happy hour prices, so it was slightly more affordable, but the prices are steep for what you get. It's really loud in there; we had to shout to hear each other. Other than that, it was a good meal in a nice setting.

Kathryn O.

The food is very consistent and I am obsessed with the Mediterranean bowl. I get it every time I go, the service is always fast and the ambiance is very fancy. They sometimes give you a small drink while you wait for a table

Huge shout out to the JOEY Bellevue establishment for hosting my best friends wedding dinner. Hearing most of the family say there is not one single bad dish on the menu (it's true) to our out of country family when asked about recommendations was heartwarming and ensured our place of celebration was chosen right. They enjoyed JOEY just as much as I do. The night was absolutely perfect for the patio & its ambiance from lighting to sound is A1. I appreciate the hospitality & thoughtfulness into the surprise deserts at the end of our meal. Thank you so so much to the team from kitchen to bar to front of house on the work you guys did together to execute our large party of 15. AJ & Kiana the attentiveness to introduce yourselves to my family on a personable level has meant the world to me. Thank you.